Frankl, Viktor E. (1905-1997)

Encyclopedia of Psychology, Apr 06, 2001 by Howard Baker

Frankl's message that "man is capable of defying and braving even the worst conditions conceivable," as quoted in the Chicago Tribune, resonated with people around the world. In a 1991 survey of general-interest readers conducted by the Library of Congress and the Book of the Month Club, Man's Search for Meaning was ranked among the ten books that had most influenced the respondents. For them, and for millions of others, Frankl's writings were an inspiration and a reminder that it is "essential to keep practicing the art of living," as quoted by Noble, even when life seems most hopeless.

• Chicago Tribune , http://www.chicago.tribune.com (September 4, 1997)
• Los Angeles Times , http://www.latimes.com (September 4, 1997)
• New York Times , http://www.nytimes.com (September 4, 1997)
• Times (London) , http://www.the-times.co.uk (September 30, 1997).
• "Viktor E(mil)Frankl," Contemporary Authors , http://galenet.gale.com (November 10, 1997)
• Washington Post , September 4, 1997, p. B06.